The Museo Nacional de Artes Decorativas presents "Mujeres Valientes: Diseño + Ilustración," an exhibition exploring the innovative connection between fashion and illustration. It showcases Leyre Valiente's imaginative designs alongside unique visual interpretations by a collective of talented illustrators. This event highlights the artistic spirit and shared courage of women creators in contemporary Spanish design and art.
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This exhibition showcases the dialogue between the fashion designs of Leyre Valiente and the artistic interpretations by a selection of illustrators. It highlights the 'bravery' of these women creators in the fields of fashion design and illustration.
Museo Nacional de Artes Decorativas presents 'MUJERES VALIENTES: DISEÑO + ILUSTRACIÓN', an exhibition that brings together the cutting-edge fashion designs of Leyre Valiente with the unique visual interpretations by a collective of illustrators. Leyre Valiente, a finalist for the National Fashion Award for Young Designers in 2013, is known for her imaginative designs, honed through experiences with luxury collections and international fashion houses. The exhibition features a selection of her works, including pieces from collections like 'Chimaera', 'Malleus Maleficarium', and 'Nostromo', displayed in dialogue with the creative responses from illustrators such as Ana Arregui, Mariana Laín, and Ana Oncina, among many others. This event celebrates the shared courage of women creators in both the fashion design and illustration spheres. Visitors can expect to see a fusion of high-fashion garments and diverse illustrative techniques, from digital art and watercolor to ink and collage. The exhibition aims to highlight the innovative spirit and artistic talent present in contemporary Spanish design and illustration.
Visitor information regarding museum hours is provided, with opening times from Tuesday to Saturday from 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM, and Sundays and holidays from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. There is an evening opening on Thursdays from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. The museum is closed on Mondays.
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